Vivo S50 Pro mini vs Xiaomi 17T
The Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $485 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 79/100 vs 71/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini is faster in AnTuTu (2,974,201 vs 2,026,828).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Xiaomi 17T
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2974201 vs 2026828
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 6405
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 191g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $485
- Better portability (74/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S50 Pro mini vs the Xiaomi 17T, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 8 points higher (79/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (90/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (81/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Vivo S50 Pro mini — 80/100, Xiaomi 17T — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Xiaomi 17T are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S50 Pro mini | Xiaomi 17T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 2974201 | 2026828 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 191 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17T
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 17T
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S50 Pro mini and Xiaomi 17T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Xiaomi 17T by 46.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $36. Xiaomi 17T was $36 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Xiaomi 17T are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (81/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini edges out the Xiaomi 17T by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Xiaomi 17T?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Xiaomi 17T — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (90/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S50 Pro mini over the Xiaomi 17T?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17T is a better fit for active users.